Champagne Louis Roederer
Cristal 2015

Champagne of pure pleasure, of great gastronomy, Cristal is delicate and powerful at the same time, yet with subtlety and precision. The most famous of Louis Roederer's Champagnes was created in 1876 to satisfy the demanding taste of Tsar Alexander II. The emperor asked Louis Roederer to reserve for him each year the best cuvée of the Maison, which he particularly appreciated. To accentuate the uniqueness of this exceptional Champagne, a flat-bottomed crystal bottle would be specially created. It would have the name of this precious material, which enhances its transparency and luminosity. Elaborated only in the "great vintages", when the maturity of Chardonnay (about 40%) and Pinot Noir (about 60%) that compose it is perfect.

A Cristal 2015 of "great resonance"

It is a delicate and concentrated Cristal champagne that is emerging, already quite a charmer yet still with such immense potential ahead of it.

For the first time since 2002, this vintage is sourced from all 45 plots where the vines are over 20 years old and thus eligible for inclusion in the Cristal blend. With its concentrated character, this continental year has given us this exceptional and rare opportunity and today it is simply magical to see the whole Estate reflect the identity of this unique wine: pure fruit, superb finesse and elegant length.

Champagne Louis Roederer

Founded in Reims in 1776, the Maison Louis Roederer has remained in the hands of its original family and Louis Roederer's heirs still manage it. The Maison owns over 240 hectares, divided into 400 parcels, classified between 95% and 100% crus, covering almost all grape needs. An attentive care to different soils and a "tailor-made" viticulture allow Louis Roederer excellent ripe grapes. The Maison also respects the biodiversity and is opened to the principles of biodynamic. The vineyards are located in the heart of the three most important territories of the Champagne region: Montagne de Reims, Vallée de la Marne and Côte des Blancs. Such a diversity is the key for the maison's rich range of products. This is the reason why the maison is labelled Champagne de Proprietaire and looks for the best results possible, in terms of quality.